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Sngnnp(D)ft 11 lm Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Volume 57 Number 28 It's berry cold rr I I' ' V"' ' J t V IV v One of the hottest summers on record gives way to an early winter season. Utah received its second snowstorm of the season Tuesday. Many ski resorts anticipate their first Thanksgiving opening in years. Flag flies to honor POWs By Michelle L. Crook Signpost staff writer Prisoners of War will be remembered this week as Weber State University students raise the national Prisoner of War flag on campus for Veterans emphasis week. Veterans emphasis week began Monday with several events and will continue through Friday. Paul H. Johnson, associate professor of criminal justice, was a liaison officer in Vietnam and helped arrange the release of soldiers from aprisoner-of-war camp in Hanoi, North Vietnam."Those prisoners were heroes in every sense of the word. Many were imprisoned for more than seven years, yet they still had their military bearing CURTIS HANSENTHE SIGNPOST and spirit," Johnson said. Johnson said the POW flag rerrundshimof 1973 and brings-back visions of some 1 00 weak, malnourished POWS. Johnson will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room 338 of the Shepherd Union Building on how former prisoners of war adjusted after their release. "Jacob's Ladder," a movie about the thoughts of a dying soldier, will be shown in the Wildcat Theater of the Shepherd Union Building at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The cost is $1 for students and $2 for others. There will be representatives from all military services available to answer any questions at information booths in the lobby of the Shepherd See Flag page 2 Task force prepares to implement plans By Todd Ray Signpost campus affairs editor With the appointments to the 1994-95 Strategic Planning Task Force complete, the new members will begin reviewing last year's proposals and trying to implement them. The vision of the task force is to help develop a university that is a leader in student competence and community partnerships. President Paul H. Thompson believes in order to shape Weber State University's future, the strategic plan needs to be carried forward by the faculty and staff to make WSU a premiere undergraduate institution. This year's task force will be focusing on university-wide issues. Under consideration are Davis County students and the integration of the information technology strategic plan with the overall strategic plan. The SPTF will also respond to the recommendations made by the 1993-94 task force. Among those recommendations are increased environmental awareness, external funding, first year experience and information technology. Environmental awareness should be enhanced by educational programs and organizational behavior. External funding should be sought for with a special effort to increase funding by grants, donations, and contracts. The money should only be acquired for programs supporting the university's mission. Freshmen and their first year experience will need to be modeled to help students with immersion into university life. The information Le9al counsel approved Legal issues at Weber State University are complex enough to warrant the hiring of in-house counsel. A resolution by the ASWSU Senate recommending that the Utah State Board of Regents approve legal counsel for WSU was recently passed by the board during its monthly meeting last Friday.The resolution was brought before the planning and program committee of the board of regents and then approved by the entire board. In the past, the Utah attorney general has served in that position, but as quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune Tuesday, President Paul H. Thompson said that because of the everyday complications related to salary, equity, tenure and employment that arise at the university, the counsel available from the attorney general's office wasn't sufficient for the school's needs. technology should have an ongoing investment that would reflect the critical nature of informational management. Provost Robert Smith said, "The Strategic Planning Task Force is still in a reactive mode and isn't yet on-line." Smith said that planning will get under way in December and January. Members of the task force include Smith; Ann Millner, vice president for community partnerships; Lee Peters, dean of student life; Warren Hill, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and June Phillips, dean of College of Arts and Humanities. Faculty members include Tom Burton, senate chairman and English professor; Richard Alston, senate vice chairman and professor of economics; Candadai Seshachari, English professor; Dan Litchford, professor of applied science and technology; Bruce Handley, professor of business administration; Gordon James, professor of health education; Craig Gundy, health professions; Gene Sessions, social and behavioral science and Wade Kotter, library science assistant professor. Chemistry professor Helen James will serve as chairwoman of the task force. The remaining members who will serve this year include five staff members and two students: Steve Nabor, administrative services; Richard Southwick, student services; Judy Heasley, university advancement; Mary Schwab, classified staff and Jill Strand, professional staff. Casey Madsen, Danielle Killian and Kim Johnson will serve as student members while Thompson and Carol Berrey areex-officios. "We simply cannot afford the time it sometimes takes to resolve these questions under the existing system," Thompson said. That recommendation for legal counsel originated from the student senate and was sponsored by Mike Hatch, business and economics student senator. According to the resolution, legal counsel is an important position enabling the university to receive counsel on legal matters and to defend and prosecuteon behalf of the university. Richard Hill was recommended by the senate to be considered by the regents for the position. Hill has helped with legal counsel for the university and has been the director of technology transfer for the past two years. The regents, meeting at Snow College, approved the hiring of one full-time attorney for Weber State University and Utah State University. Quick Takes A&E Symphony orchestra looks for new student members. Seepage 10 News Advice columnist scheduled to discuss relationships. See page 6 Special Photography captures volleyball team's life on the road. See page 8 ft ---' Sports Newcomers set to take the court at annual Purple and White game. Seepage 13 Weather Wednesday Highs 55 lows 31 Partly cloudy Thursday Highs 40s lows 30s Mostly cloudy r n

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Sngnnp(D)ft 11 lm Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Volume 57 Number 28 It's berry cold rr I I' ' V"' ' J t V IV v One of the hottest summers on record gives way to an early winter season. Utah received its second snowstorm of the season Tuesday. Many ski resorts anticipate their first Thanksgiving opening in years. Flag flies to honor POWs By Michelle L. Crook Signpost staff writer Prisoners of War will be remembered this week as Weber State University students raise the national Prisoner of War flag on campus for Veterans emphasis week. Veterans emphasis week began Monday with several events and will continue through Friday. Paul H. Johnson, associate professor of criminal justice, was a liaison officer in Vietnam and helped arrange the release of soldiers from aprisoner-of-war camp in Hanoi, North Vietnam."Those prisoners were heroes in every sense of the word. Many were imprisoned for more than seven years, yet they still had their military bearing CURTIS HANSENTHE SIGNPOST and spirit," Johnson said. Johnson said the POW flag rerrundshimof 1973 and brings-back visions of some 1 00 weak, malnourished POWS. Johnson will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room 338 of the Shepherd Union Building on how former prisoners of war adjusted after their release. "Jacob's Ladder," a movie about the thoughts of a dying soldier, will be shown in the Wildcat Theater of the Shepherd Union Building at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The cost is $1 for students and $2 for others. There will be representatives from all military services available to answer any questions at information booths in the lobby of the Shepherd See Flag page 2 Task force prepares to implement plans By Todd Ray Signpost campus affairs editor With the appointments to the 1994-95 Strategic Planning Task Force complete, the new members will begin reviewing last year's proposals and trying to implement them. The vision of the task force is to help develop a university that is a leader in student competence and community partnerships. President Paul H. Thompson believes in order to shape Weber State University's future, the strategic plan needs to be carried forward by the faculty and staff to make WSU a premiere undergraduate institution. This year's task force will be focusing on university-wide issues. Under consideration are Davis County students and the integration of the information technology strategic plan with the overall strategic plan. The SPTF will also respond to the recommendations made by the 1993-94 task force. Among those recommendations are increased environmental awareness, external funding, first year experience and information technology. Environmental awareness should be enhanced by educational programs and organizational behavior. External funding should be sought for with a special effort to increase funding by grants, donations, and contracts. The money should only be acquired for programs supporting the university's mission. Freshmen and their first year experience will need to be modeled to help students with immersion into university life. The information Le9al counsel approved Legal issues at Weber State University are complex enough to warrant the hiring of in-house counsel. A resolution by the ASWSU Senate recommending that the Utah State Board of Regents approve legal counsel for WSU was recently passed by the board during its monthly meeting last Friday.The resolution was brought before the planning and program committee of the board of regents and then approved by the entire board. In the past, the Utah attorney general has served in that position, but as quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune Tuesday, President Paul H. Thompson said that because of the everyday complications related to salary, equity, tenure and employment that arise at the university, the counsel available from the attorney general's office wasn't sufficient for the school's needs. technology should have an ongoing investment that would reflect the critical nature of informational management. Provost Robert Smith said, "The Strategic Planning Task Force is still in a reactive mode and isn't yet on-line." Smith said that planning will get under way in December and January. Members of the task force include Smith; Ann Millner, vice president for community partnerships; Lee Peters, dean of student life; Warren Hill, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and June Phillips, dean of College of Arts and Humanities. Faculty members include Tom Burton, senate chairman and English professor; Richard Alston, senate vice chairman and professor of economics; Candadai Seshachari, English professor; Dan Litchford, professor of applied science and technology; Bruce Handley, professor of business administration; Gordon James, professor of health education; Craig Gundy, health professions; Gene Sessions, social and behavioral science and Wade Kotter, library science assistant professor. Chemistry professor Helen James will serve as chairwoman of the task force. The remaining members who will serve this year include five staff members and two students: Steve Nabor, administrative services; Richard Southwick, student services; Judy Heasley, university advancement; Mary Schwab, classified staff and Jill Strand, professional staff. Casey Madsen, Danielle Killian and Kim Johnson will serve as student members while Thompson and Carol Berrey areex-officios. "We simply cannot afford the time it sometimes takes to resolve these questions under the existing system," Thompson said. That recommendation for legal counsel originated from the student senate and was sponsored by Mike Hatch, business and economics student senator. According to the resolution, legal counsel is an important position enabling the university to receive counsel on legal matters and to defend and prosecuteon behalf of the university. Richard Hill was recommended by the senate to be considered by the regents for the position. Hill has helped with legal counsel for the university and has been the director of technology transfer for the past two years. The regents, meeting at Snow College, approved the hiring of one full-time attorney for Weber State University and Utah State University. Quick Takes A&E Symphony orchestra looks for new student members. Seepage 10 News Advice columnist scheduled to discuss relationships. See page 6 Special Photography captures volleyball team's life on the road. See page 8 ft ---' Sports Newcomers set to take the court at annual Purple and White game. Seepage 13 Weather Wednesday Highs 55 lows 31 Partly cloudy Thursday Highs 40s lows 30s Mostly cloudy r n